Goodstart Mount Clear: Ballarat’s new centre of choice for childcare and kinder
PUTTING a child into care or kinder for the first time is an anxious process. Goodstart Mount Clear knows this and centre director Deanna Ward...
Watch Australia’s finest young performing artists
Particular highlights not to be missed in 2024 season include the centenary of the Herald Sun Aria, the calisthenics Graceful Solo centenary, and Celebrating...
Connecting job seekers with industry experts
BRIDGING the skills gap with the local economy is a challenge with industries evolving swiftly amid technological advances. Skilling the Bay will host the Apprenticeship...
Younger Rotarian to lead club
AFTER wrapping up two terms of service as president of the Ballarat Aero Club, Jan Davidson had more to give back to the community. Receiving...
Ballarat FNL boys triumph over Hampden
REPRESENTATIVE players from the Ballarat Football Netball League headed to Warrnambool last weekend for a day of footy against Hampden Football Netball League reps. Ballarat...
Rotarians help students build skills at Science and Engineering Challenge
MANY Schools in the Ballarat area are gearing up for the 2024 Science and Engineering Challenge at Federation University on Tuesday 6 August. Ballarat's Rotary...
Trist to umpire Thai cricket
SENIOR cricket umpire Tony Trist will travel to Bangkok, Thailand this month to umpire in the Hua Hin 6s annual cricket competition. In the last...
Find your Future Success at the 2024 Melbourne Career Expo
Victoria's Largest Career Expo is back! The 2024 Melbourne Career Expo will be held Friday 26 to Sunday 28 July at...
Sovereign Hill’s Winter Wonderlights celebrates 10 years of awe and amazement
ONE of Victoria's bucket-list events returns to Sovereign Hill this winter, celebrating its 10th anniversary of captivating friends, families, and kids big and small. The...
Ballarat Lifestyle Village quality, affordable, pet-friendly over 50’s living
Ballarat Lifestyle Village also has lovely homes planned for stage three of their development which are expected to commence late this year. A few spacious,...
Your one stop shop for beautifully crafted wools, yarns and more
ARE you a knitter, weaver, sewer, or hooker, and need supplies to feed your creative habit, or just some inspiration for what to make...
A better tech experience
Founded by a local family and now in its second generation, the business has grown alongside customers, adapting to the ever-evolving telecommunications landscape. At Bettatech,...
Live your best life at TLC Aged Care
TLC Healthcare values innovation in aged care to allow residents to live their best lives. Their precinct-based model offers the highest quality residential aged care...
Affordable fun at the Design Exchange
THE Design Exchange Market will be offering affordable fun for the entire family next weekend. Entry to the two-day event held at the Mining Exchange...
Comp champions importance of water
TO celebrate national water week, which is held in October, Central Highlands Water is inviting early learning, kindergarten and primary school pupils to enter...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential at the Connect, Lead and Thrive Conference 2024
Immerse yourself in a dynamic two-day event designed to empower you with the skills and insights needed to master effective team leadership, drive positive...
Targets set as Victoria eyes millions of extra homes
THE Victorian government has identified where it wants two-and-a-half million homes to be built, with some regional centres including Ballarat and Bendigo to do...
Behind the walls of Victoria’s prisons – what life is really like for the people who work there
RBA keeps rates on hold for fifth meeting in a row
Mortgage-holders have avoided another bump in their monthly repayments but have longer to wait for relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia leaving interest...
Homestead estate’s new botanical garden opens in Wallington
TLC Healthcare officially opened Homestead Estate's Botanical Garden at our Wallington healthcare precinct in April 2024. This substantial investment in resident amenity was initiated by...
Small Business Owners: Are You Ready For EOFY 2024 Yet?
The end of the financial year is almost here. If you own a small business, this will be one of the most...
Join in the dragon boat fun!
IN order to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, The Chinese Professionals Club of Australia (CPCA) and the Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat (CACSB) are...
Making a difference in the lives of students
EDUCATION support has a lasting impact on students, something Charlotte Brunt understands first-hand. Ms Brunt is a graduate of The Gordon and has a passion...
Heathcote set for flagship event
Heathcote On Show – a local fixture on the June long weekend for more than 15 years – will feature more than 25 producers...